Nigerian musician David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, will play at the Los Angeles leg of the World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert series on Wednesday, June 10, according to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association.
Davido and Diplo’s Major Lazer will perform during the Los Angeles show, according to a FIFA statement released on Tuesday. Other performers are anticipated to be revealed.
As part of preparations for the competition, the event is a part of a first-of-its-kind series of synchronized live concerts across hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
According to FIFA, “Los Angeles will host a high-energy celebration, featuring Diplo’s Major Lazer and Davido, the first artists announced for what promises to be an unforgettable night of music, football, and culture.”
It also stated that the live broadcast is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. PT, and the Los Angeles concert will be held in the Crypto.com Arena, with doors opening at 5:00 p.m. PT. The event will link performers from the three host countries, according to the world football governing body. Live artists will also be webcast from Mexico City and Toronto.
Manolo Zubiria, FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Tournament Officer-USA, stated, “The Countdown Concert series celebrates the passion, unity, and cultural connections across three countries and around the world that define the FIFA World Cup 2026.”
“As we get ready to welcome the world, Los Angeles will put on an unforgettable show featuring top talent in one of the world’s premier entertainment capitals, bringing together music, football, and fans in a global celebration just two days before the opening match in the United States,” he continued.
The concert will be aired worldwide via FIFA’s digital platforms, including a livestream on the FIFA World Cup TikTok account, which will be the official social media livestream partner. Fans may purchase tickets beginning Wednesday, June 3, at 10:00 a.m. PST, according to FIFA.
On FIFA’s video-on-demand platform, VuMe Live, the entire concert and behind-the-scenes material will also be accessible the next day.
